Dhanistha Surya Nusantara (DSN) – Banyu Kahuripan Indonesia (BKI) – popup

DSN gave a detailed response to our queries and demonstrated a commitment to sustainable practices in its operations.

Foresthints article “POIG member linked to drainage of peat restoration areas” alleged that Banyu Kahuripan Indonesia, a part of Dhanistha Surya Nusantara (DSN) (in the article it was wrongly identified as belonging to MAKIN Group), have exploited burnt peatlands, which  have been targeted for restoration since mid-September 2016 by the Indonesian Peat Restoration Agency (BRG).

DSN responded to our request for clarifications with cogent evidence of its compliance to Indonesia’s Plantation laws.

DSN also stated that it has a NDPE policy in place and follow the practices of the RSPO closely. It has demonstrated that it did not plant nor drain Peatland , nor did it interfere with the work of the Badan Restorasi Gambut (BRG). Furthermore, PT Banyu Kahuripan Indonesia have been taken out of the Peat Moratorium by BRG.

Foresthints published another article “Musim Mas makes dubious claim about supplier” following up on their previous article raised in December 2018.

DSN has also produced a soil survey report, conducted by an independent third party that showed that PT BKI is not within the peat areas.

DSN has engaged the Peatland Restoration Agency, Badan Restorasi Gambut (BRG) to clarify that the status of the area within PT BKI could be taken out from BRG restoration map. BRG has appointed the expertise for field verification. DSN will actively update Musim Mas on the process outcome. We will be following up with DSN closely and review the case within 90 working days.

PT BKI informed that the field verification results of the inventory of characteristics of the peat ecosystem in the PT BKI concession area implemented by the Directorate of Peat Damage Control team, showed that the area highlighted by Foresthints was mineral soil and not peat area.

Based on the above statement, we consider the case is resolved.